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Suggest Treatment For A Rash On The Penis Head

Posted on Thu, 23 Jun 2016

Question: Just Finished doxycycline perscription and noticed rash on head of penis and a smaller similar red rash/cracked skin/ sore on foreskin. Bloating, passing gas, etc. Went to doctor this morning and she said it was bacteria related and told me to use anti fungal cream 1% for seven days. She said bacterial infections usually dont open like the one on the under side of my foreskin however if I had been masterbating or playing with it that could do it.

Answered by Dr. Charu Bansal (37 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
candidial balanitis

Detailed Answer:
Hello. Welcome to Healthcaremagic.com. I have read your query. I understand your concern. As per details, it seems to be fungal infection only to me.
Fungal infection involving genitalia is known as Candidial balanitis. It is characterised by cracked skin or rash associated with itch usually.
In such cases, I also prefer to advise topical antifungals like clotrimazole cream / miconazole cream/ sertraconazole. Oral antifungals like fluconazole also help.
You may take antihistaminics like levocetrizine for symptomatic relief of itch if present.
Keep the area clean and dry. Avoid contact if sexually active till the infection subsides.
I hope it helps.
Take care

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Charu Bansal (25 minutes later)

I have been cocumsized does this matter? Also here is a picture of red raw part on the underside of my penis. Thoughts?

Answered by Dr. Charu Bansal (17 hours later)

Brief Answer:
candidial balanitis

Detailed Answer:
Hello. Welcome back. I have seen the attached photograph also. It seems to be fungal infection as we already discussed. You may start the treatment under your doctor's supervision. I hope it helps.
Take care

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Charu Bansal (6 hours later)

How long should i expect this to take to clear up? And how long do i treat it with anti fungal cream?

Answered by Dr. Charu Bansal (22 hours later)

Brief Answer:
2weeks

Detailed Answer:
Usually it gets cured in 2 weeks of therapy.
Stay healthy

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee